Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Arbutus
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
सदाबहार
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Nickende Distel
In French
arbousier
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Arbitus
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
κουμαριά
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
árbuto
musk Thistle
In Polish
mącznik
Musk Thistle
In Latin
arbutus
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arbutus and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Arbutus and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arbutus and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Arbutus and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arbutus and Musk Thistle
Care of Arbutus and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.